Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon A1000

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon A1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 8 years before the A1000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2400 IS grades against the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS provides external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon A1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the A1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and A1000 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and A1000.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The older A2400 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.